Robert Burnet

Robert Burnet is a highly experienced Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and veteran aviator based in Niceville, Florida. Serving the aviation community in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama for over four decades, Burnet has earned a professional reputation for maintaining rigorous safety standards and exceptional instructional quality. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is a distinguished Gold Seal Flight Instructor, a credential that underscores his long-term commitment to pilot training excellence and successful certification outcomes.

Primarily operating out of Destin Executive Airport and Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview, Burnet specializes in conducting practical tests for Private, Commercial, and Instrument ratings for both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft. With a flight history spanning thousands of hours across a wide array of airframes, he is widely known for his thorough yet fair examination style, which emphasizes real-world decision-making and proactive risk management. His extensive background in civil aviation operations allows him to provide candidates with a comprehensive evaluation that prioritizes a safety-first mindset. As a fixture in the regional pilot community, Burnet continues to play a vital role in mentoring and certifying the next generation of proficient aviators.